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See Progress Instantly: A Better Way for SLPs to Track Mastery

We’ve all been there: staring at a stack of data sheets, trying to remember what any of it actually means. When your notes are all over the place, it’s hard to spot progress — and even harder to explain it. That’s why Kit shows you progress in real time, with visual graphs that make it easy to interpret trends, track mastery, and make data-based decisions.
By Lisa Kathman, M.S. CCC-SLP

We’ve all been there: staring at a stack of data sheets, trying to remember what any of it actually means. When your notes are all over the place, it’s hard to spot progress — and even harder to explain it. That’s why Kit for Teams shows you progress in real time, with visual graphs that make it easy to interpret trends, track mastery, and make data-based decisions.

Why Visual Progress Tracking Matters

Your data isn’t just for billing or paperwork — it’s what drives your therapy. And when you can see how a student is doing, it’s easier to:

    • Adjust your instruction in the moment

    • Spot patterns (good or bad)

    • Communicate clearly with families and teams

Kit’s Built-In Progress Views

Kit takes the data you’ve already collected and turns it into easy-to-read visuals. Here’s what you’ll see in each student’s profile:

    • Progress gauges showing performance averages for each goal and objective

    • Line graphs for accuracy and frequency data

    • Bar graphs for opportunity-based data

    • Custom date range filters (weekly, quarterly, YTD)

    • Optional trend lines to help you spot long-term movement

All of this lives alongside your session notes, goals, and instructional plans — no exporting, no spreadsheets.

“I love seeing exactly where a student is at a glance. It helps me explain progress in IEP meetings and makes writing reports so much easier.” — Krista, SLP

What It Looks Like In Practice

Click on a student’s name from your caseload. You’ll be able to:

    • See goal-by-goal visual summaries

    • Filter data by type, time, or goal area

    • Hover over points for performance breakdowns

You can even toggle between different calculators — like accuracy vs. frequency — and add a trend line for a clearer big picture.

Strong Data Supports Strong Decisions

ASHA notes that data collection should support clinical decision-making, not just billing or compliance. A quick plus or minus mark isn’t enough — it’s how we interpret and act on that data that matters.

👉 See ASHA’s guidance on documentation in schools

Kit makes that easier by helping you collect and interpret meaningful data — so you can make confident treatment decisions based on what’s actually working.

Want to Try It?

Kit for Teams is built by school-based SLPs who needed a better way to track progress. Start your free 14-day trial — no credit card required — and see your students’ growth, clearly.

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More from This Series

This blog is part of our Kit Feature Deep Dive series for school-based SLPs. Explore other posts in the series:

    Lisa Kathman, M.S. CCC-SLP
    Lisa Kathman is a veteran school-based SLP and the co-founder of SLP Toolkit, the parent company of Kit for Teams, and also co-founder of Bright Ideas Media, an inclusive, educator-led continuing education company. After two decades in the field — including serving as lead SLP in Arizona’s largest school district — Lisa is on a mission to simplify the day-to-day work of special education providers. She nerds out over data, documentation, and anything that helps special education teams feel more confident and less overwhelmed.

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